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Drone Strike on Nechirvan Barzani Residence Kills Two, Widens Iraqi-Kurd Tensions

30 March, 2026.Asia.9 sources

Key Takeaways

Drone strike targeted Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani's residence in Duhok.
Qatar and the UAE condemned the attack, urging stability in Iraq.
US blamed Iran proxies; Tehran denounced the strike and distanced itself from the attack.

Attack Kills Two at Barzani Home

A drone strike targeted the residence of Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani in Duhok.

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Fana News -

Two people were killed, including Barzani's 15-year-old granddaughter.

Fana News -

The attack caused extensive damage around the residence.

US Blames Iran Proxies, Iran Denies

The US blamed Iran-backed militias for the attack.

Iran's Foreign Minister condemned the strike and suggested it could be linked to US-Israeli operations.

Khaleej Times

The PMF includes many of the militias implicated.

Regional and Global Condemnation

The attack drew condemnation from Iraq's prime minister and key Kurdish figures.

“Qatar Condemns Attack on Kurdistan Region President’s Residence in Duhok Doha reiterates firm rejection of violence and warns against destabilizing Iraq ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Qatar on Sunday strongly condemned an attack targeting the residence of Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani in Duhok province, warning against actions that threaten stability in Iraq”